US, China to resume talks in bid to avert trade war

17 May, 2018

White House officials knew that China wanted restrictions to be loosened, but the fate of this company had not been part of the White House's original negotiating platform. US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will also participate.

Navarro is a published critic of China's trade policies.

He noted that his ongoing USA visit aims to, according to the consensus of the two presidents, continue in-depth communication with the US side on bilateral economic and trade issues.

The talks, part of a busy week of trade negotiations and tight deadlines, have become enmeshed in political intrigue after an adviser to President Donald Trump, who is considered a hardliner on China, was left out. An administration official confirmed Mnuchin and Liu added one-on-one meetings to the schedule during the trip, but said no team meetings were scrapped as a result. -China flights, a person familiar with the episode said. The administration has been adamant that they need to see "concrete" actions from the Chinese if they hope to avoid potential new US tariffs on Chinese imports that would address China's unfair trade practices and stealing of intellectual property.

The U.S. -China trade talks in DC this week are a continuation of those Beijing-based trade meetings. "The vice premier stated that he was here to listen to our concerns and he recognizes there are problems in this trade relationship". Liu's visit to Washington is meant to defuse the conflict.

In his meeting with key lawmakers of both houses of the U.S. Congress, Liu said the two nations' commitment to a long-standing, healthy and stable bilateral relationship is in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples and the shared expectations of the worldwide community.

Seattle's Robinson Cano suspended 80 games for PED use
If history is any indicator, this will also significantly hamper (if not completely wipe out) his eventual Hall of Fame chances. As with all players who fail a PED test, Cano is no longer eligible for this year's postseason.

"His hope for this trip was to begin to address the trade imbalance, increasing demand of Chinese consumers for USA products as well as to begin to take steps on the structural reforms that have been raised", Brady said after a roughly 45-minute meeting with the Chinese delegation.

"They are certainly mindful of impending threats of tariffs", Neal said. For example, during the Beijing trip, Chinese officials pressed Mnuchin and others to relax restrictions on ZTE Corp., a controversial Chinese telecommunications company that has violated US law.

Trump said in tweets on Wednesday that "nothing has happened" with China's ZTE Corp and that Beijing has "much to give" Washington on trade, denying suggestions that his administration was "folding" in negotiations with Beijing.

Meanwhile, Mr Trump earlier on Wednesday denied caving in to China over United States sanctions on the telecoms equipment maker ZTE.

Trump tweeted on Wednesday, "Nothing has happened with ZTE except as it pertains to the larger trade deal".

He is Chinese President Xi Jinping's top trade official and was involved in Beijing-based talks with the US trade delegation two weeks ago.

COMMENTS

Recent Posts

Murphy Brown revival to take on Fox & FriendsMay 17, 2018
The final new shows that made the cut for the fall lineup are dramas Federal Bureau of Investigation and God Friended Me . The show is being produced by Emmy Award victor Dick Wolf and the team behind the "Law & Order" franchise.

Total threatens to 'back out' of South Pars 11 in IranMay 17, 2018
Total's $2 billion deal with Tehran was in partnership with Petrochina, a subsidiary of China's largest oil and gas company, CNPC. Another Danish oil tanker operator Torm has said it would stop taking new orders in Iran.

Anthony Davis makes NBA's MVP RaceMay 17, 2018
And he raised his level of play after fellow all-star DeMarcus Cousins went down to an Achilles injury. He was the number one player on the leagues number one offense .

How armed graduate protested gun policies on campusMay 17, 2018
But campus police can't always intervene fast enough, Bennett said, arguing that "pulling out a gun is easier than dialing 911". And though this policy may be well-intentioned, Bennett says that it suggests that students are less deserving of protection.

Accessibility-Focused Xbox One Controller LeakedMay 16, 2018
This accessibility-focused pad looks nearly completely different from the traditional Xbox One controller. An Xbox controller for players with accessibility considerations seems to have leaked online.

New Armenian PM Pays Tribute To MoscowMay 16, 2018
Russian Federation "views Armenia as our closest partner and ally in the region" on both economic and security issues, Putin said. Touching upon economic ties, Vladimir Putin remarked that the trade turnover between the two countries is constantly increasing.

Investors May Be the Losers in CBS-Redstone FeudMay 16, 2018
It's unclear how far these talks had progressed, with some characterizing the conversations as early stage. Shari Redstone , vice chair of CBS and Viacom , has been seeking to merge the two media companies.

New York School Districts Brace for Budget VotesMay 16, 2018
In the Board of Education race, three incumbent trustees are uncontested for three seats, each carrying three-year terms. Mitchell Lemaire, who had been a former board member, was appointed to fill a vacancy left by Kelly Flint in September.

Newcastle must keep Benítez, says LascellesMay 16, 2018
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is set to miss out on a place in England's World Cup squad, according to reports. And after Gary Lineker read out the statement on Match of the Day, Newcastle legend Alan Shearer wasn't having any of it.

Tulsa police arrest mom after child stabbed, Amber Alert issuedMay 16, 2018
A house burns near Casitas Pass Road as the Thomas Fire continues to grow on December 10, 2017 near Carpinteria, California. MacKenzie said Monday evening that there was no known history of child abuse or domestic violence in the immediate family.

Thunderstorms could bring damaging windsMay 16, 2018
Ms Ricketts told residents to "charge phones" in the event of power outages as the horrifying weather continues its onslaught. Make sure you have a way to receive any warnings that may be issued, either through a weather radio or your WHSV Weather app.